Convert Decimals to Fractions in their Simplest Form

In this activity, we will convert decimals to fractions in their simplest form.

 

To do this we have to know place value.

 

 

Example

 

 

We can see that 

 

 

Good, but it is not in its simplest form.

 

For this, we have to divide the numerator and denominator by the highest common factor.

 

 

 

is the answer, as it will not simplify any further.

 

That looks pretty easy, doesn't it? Let's give it a go with some questions.